Telegraph Tom's Venture (1899)

By James Otis

Book Overview

Telegraph Tom�������s Venture is a novel written by James Otis and published in 1899. The story is set in the American West during the late 1800s and follows the adventures of a young telegraph operator named Tom, who dreams of becoming a successful businessman. Tom is determined to make his fortune, and he sees the telegraph as his ticket to success. He works hard to master the technology, and eventually lands a job at a remote telegraph station in the mountains. There, he meets a colorful cast of characters, including miners, cowboys, and outlaws, and he quickly finds himself caught up in the dangerous and exciting world of the Wild West.As Tom navigates the challenges of his new job and the dangers of the frontier, he learns important lessons about courage, perseverance, and the value of hard work. Along the way, he also falls in love with a local girl named Nellie, and must navigate the complexities of their relationship while facing the many obstacles that stand in his way.Telegraph Tom�������s Venture is a thrilling and engaging novel that captures the spirit of the American West during a time of great change and upheaval. It is a story of adventure, romance, and the pursuit of the American dream, and it remains a beloved classic of Western literature to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104380889
• ISBN13: 9781104380885
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"